Xo Novel
Chapter 682
Chapter 682
The assistant smiled. “That’s Mr. Morris’ daughter, and President Pearson is his future son-in-law.”
Everyone was shocked. “When did Mr. Morris have a daughter?”
“It’s a long story.”
While the group was outside discussing, Leanna entered the room and saw William flipping through something. She approached him and asked, “What are you looking at?”
He looked up and flashed her a smile before handing her the item in his hand. It was a thick photo album.
When she opened the album, the first page was a photo of William and her mother, but his face remained as Lloyd’s.
A few pages later, they had a young girl between them.
While Leanna flipped through the pictures, William explained, “Nothing was left of the Crossley Family after that explosion, and these photos were printed out from Mr. Jackson’s film.”
She asked, “Were you close to him?”
“Your mother used to be his student, and the Crossleys were good friends with the Jacksons, so Mr. Jackson is like a half-uncle to me. When my parents were involved in an aircraft accident, I gave him a copy of all the films at home because he missed them. I didn’t expect that act would benefit me in the end.”
“My mom… She’s beautiful.”
He slowly added, “You and your mother look alike, and so do your tempers.”This belongs © NôvelDra/ma.Org.
Closing the album, Leanna spoke up after a while, “I’m sorry.”
When William heard that, he gazed at her, probably confused.
Her head was down. “I knew the truth and that you’re my father, but I chose to avoid it back then and pretended as if nothing happened.”
He responded, “You don’t have to blame yourself. I understand what you were thinking. I’ve never been a father to you, yet I made you deal with Crossley Group’s matters, leaving you in harm’s way. So, I should be the one saying sorry.”
“That’s not it… I decided to take on Crossley Group’s matters. It’s just that I couldn’t keep living the life I wanted and do nothing.”
“You did well. Crossley Group wouldn’t have gotten to where it is without you.”
After that compliment, Leanna felt slightly embarrassed and touched her nose. “So… When are you planning to return to Highside?”
William answered, “Once I find Daniel and settle the matters here. It will take at least six months or two to three years at most.”
She asked, “Daniel, is he…”
“He’ll be fine. I heard about what happened between him and your friend. I’ll do my best to help her if she needs anything while Daniel is away.”
The two chatted for a while, and before she left, she held the photo album and asked, “Can I bring this with me?”
He nodded. “Sure. I have another copy with me.”
She clutched the album in her arms and smiled. “I’ll get going. Rest well… Dad.”
The sound of that froze William, and he could barely register what had happened. That was the last of her as she turned around and sprinted away, eliciting a smile from him.
When Leanna came out from the ward, the group of company executives had left, leaving only Aidan. She asked, “When did you come out?”
He put his phone into his pocket and replied, “While you two were talking. I couldn’t join your conversation, so I excused myself.”
A smile appeared on her face as she patted the album in her arms. “I’ll let you have a look on the plane. I looked adorable when I was young.”
Curling his lips, Aidan caressed her head. “You still do.”
Embarrassed, Leanna blushed and looked around, heaving a breath of relief after seeing no one around them. Then, she urged, “It’s late. Let’s go.”
He looked at the time and offered, “Why don’t we grab something to eat?”
“No. Let’s eat on the plane.”
They had been away for one month, and the thought of going home pumped her up. Just as she took a few steps forward, she felt someone pulling her hand, prompting her to turn around and ask, “What’s the matter?”
Aidan was staring at her with his black eyes and pursed lips. It took him a few seconds before he announced, “I have something to tell you.”
Seeing his slightly contorted expression, Leanna lowered her voice as the smile on her face slowly faded. “What happened?”